hotgooselove's journey

I recently faced a frustrating situation after being let go from my remote job in California, where I worked for nine years. I had moved to Washington two years ago, and my employer assured me that all necessary updates regarding my residency were made. However, after my layoff, I applied for unemployment benefits in Washington, only to find out that my employer had never updated my information from Nevada to Washington. As a result, my application was rejected because they claimed my employer hadn't paid any benefits in Washington. It's been two months of back and forth, and my ex-employer has finally acknowledged the issue but claims they can't do anything further. I've been submitting my claims weekly, but I haven't received any financial support during this time, which has put a significant strain on my family, leaving us over $8,000 in unpaid unemployment. I'm feeling lost and unsure of what steps to take next. The state of Washington says they need to see the updates, but nothing seems to be happening. I'm also curious if my ex-employer has any legal responsibility in this situation. Any advice or guidance on how to navigate this would be greatly appreciated.